Avian influenza virus circulation and immunity in a wild urban duck population prior to and during a highly pathogenic H5N1 outbreak.

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 clade 2.3.4.

Re-evaluation of saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives.

This opinion deals with the re-evaluation of saccharin and its sodium, potassium and calcium salts (E 954) as food additives. Saccharin is the chemically manufactured compound 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one-1,1-dioxide. Along with its sodium (Na), potassium (K) and calcium (Ca) salts, they are authorised as sweeteners (E 954).

'Listen with an open-heart always' - A qualitative study exploring transformational learning opportunities for Australian midwifery students participating in a virtual international study experience.

Aim: To explore whether virtual short term international study experiences (VSTISE) facilitate transformational learning.

Background: Transformational learning is recognised as beneficial and desirable for health students to experience. Such learning may contribute to students developing deeper understanding of themselves and of those to whom they provide care.

Using Behavior Integration to Identify Barriers and Motivators for COVID-19 Vaccination and Build a Vaccine Demand and Confidence Strategy in Southeastern Europe.

The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global health, with Eastern Europe experiencing notable excess morbidity and mortality and vaccine hesitancy. This study utilized the Behavior Integration (BI) framework to identify barriers and motivators for COVID-19 vaccination and develop strategies to increase vaccine demand and confidence in Moldova, North Macedonia, and Serbia. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys.